foundationfoundationD.J.:[faunˈdeiʃən]K.K.:[faʊnˈdeʃən]n.1.■建立, 设立, 创办The foundation of the university took place 600 years ago.这所大学是600年前创办的。2.■基础, 基本原理, 根据The foundation of democracy is the will of the people to preserve liberty.民主的基础在于人民维护自由的意志。3.■地基The foundations of the building settled.这房屋的地基下陷了。4.■基金(会)The Foundation gives money to help artists.那家基金会捐款帮助艺术家。